Spicy One-Pot Shakshouka
Description
Shakshouka is a popular Middle Eastern dish of eggs poached in a spicy tomato sauce, perfect for brunch.
Ingredients
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2 tablespoons olive oil
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1 onion, halved and finely chopped
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1 green bell pepper, finely chopped
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1 red bell pepper, finely chopped
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1 red chile pepper, seeded and finely chopped
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2 cloves garlic, minced
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1 (14 ounce) can diced tomatoes
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1 teaspoon white sugar
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salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
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4 large eggs
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2 green onions, finely chopped
Directions
1
Heat olive oil in a heavy-bottomed frying pan. Saute onion and bell peppers in the hot oil for 2 to 3 minutes. Add chile pepper and garlic; cook and stir the peppers start to caramelize, 2 to 3 minutes. Add tomatoes and sugar. Cook over medium heat for 3 to 4 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
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Make indentations in the sauce using a wooden spoon. Crack eggs into indentations in the sauce. Cover and cook until whites are firm and yolks reach desired doneness, 5 to 8 minutes. Uncover and garnish with green onions.